1.3
Section 1
Safety and General Information
1
A. Model No.
Command Engine
Vertical Crankshaft
Displacement (cc)
460 = 460 cc
490 = 490 cc
Version Code
S = Electric Start
T = Retractable Start
ST = Electric/Retractable Start
Variation of
Basic Engine
B. Spec. No.
Engine Model Code
Code Model
11 CV11
12 CV12.5
22 CV13
14 CV14
41 CV15
43 CV16
265 CV460-465
275 CV490-495
C. Serial No.
Year Manufactured Code
Code Model
21 1991
22 1992
23 1993
24 1994
25 1995
26 1996
27 1997
28 1998
29 1999
30 2000
31 2001
32 2002
Factory Code
2105810334
Engine Identifi cation Numbers
When ordering parts, or in any communication
involving an engine, always give the Model,
Specifi cation, and Serial Numbers of the engine.
The engine identifi cation numbers appear a on decal
(or decals) affi xed to the engine shrouding. See Figure
1-1. An explanation of these numbers is shown in
Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2. Explanation of Engine Identifi cation Numbers.
C V 12.5 ST
1203
Figure 1-1. Engine Identifi cation Decal Location.
or
Horsepower
11 = 11 HP
12.5 = 12.5 HP
13 = 13 HP
14 = 14 HP
15 = 15 HP
16 = 16 HP
Identifi cation Decal
MODEL NO.
SPEC. NO.
SERIAL NO.
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SAFETY, MAINTENANCE SPECS
AND ADJUSTMENTS. FOR SALES
AND SERVICE IN US/CANADA
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KOHLER CO. KOHLER, WI USA
CV12.5ST
1203
2105810334
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